Principal Software Engineer - Networking & Storage Systems
About The Position
Join the Strategic Planning and Architecture (SPARC) team within Microsoft’s Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure (AHSI) organization. This team is responsible for Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. Microsoft delivers more than 200 online services to more than one billion individuals worldwide, and AHSI is the team behind our expanding cloud infrastructure. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's cloud businesses including Microsoft Azure, CoPilot, Bing, M365, OneDrive, Teams and Xbox Live. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Networking & Storage Systems to participate in pathfinding, technology development, and implementation of scalable networking and storage transport protocols, telemetry, and related innovation for Microsoft’s cloud and AI infrastructure. Additionally, the role involves driving technical strategy, fostering cross-team collaboration, and promoting innovation to support Azure’s continuing growth, while influencing organizational direction and mentoring engineering talent.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- PhD Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in networking and storage systems.
- Proven track record of technical leadership and architectural ownership in large-scale distributed systems.
- Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, Python, and cloud technologies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience driving strategic initiatives and influencing organizational direction.
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead development of robust networking and storage frameworks for large-scale cloud platforms.
- Own end-to-end technical strategy, making high-impact architectural decisions.
- Collaborate with product, hardware, and business teams to define requirements and deliver strategic solutions.
- Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through rigorous reviews and automation.
- Drive adoption of best practices in observability, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
- Represent the team in cross-functional forums, influencing organizational priorities and technical direction.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
